Doing a little remodeling? Giving your dining room a face lift? You've decided the room will look spectacular with a Spanish décor? It will! Can't you just picture it now? But don't forget to add a deer antler chandelier for the finishing touches!
Achieving a Spanish look can take a little bit of challenge but worth every minute of it! Picture yourself wondering the cobbled streets in Spain, perhaps stopping for a snack and glass of fine wine. Fresh flowers surround you, the scent of lavender is everywhere, and the fresh aroma of coffee fills the air. Now use your daydream as your inspiration for your room.
You can give your living room or dining room Mediterranean flavor with your color choices. Remember to choose warm and inviting colors that bring sunshine into your room even if outside is the most miserable day around!
You don't have to spend a fortune to accomplish your Spanish look. Thrift stores, discount stores, and sales will have your room looking superb in no time and within your budget. Think color and bold. Spanish décor requires strong use of color on the walls, upholstery, and draperies. But you'll need to be careful to choose the right depth of color and of course this is dependant a great deal on the size of the room.
Once you've chosen your color palette which should include reds, greens, yellows, or blues you can decide how to use those colors. Perhaps you prefer white walls then use your colors on your fabrics throughout the room, or on a border. If your room is large enough to handle a deep vibrant color I strongly recommend painting a feature wall. You'll love it!
Next it's time to choose your décor accents such as vases, light fixtures, lamps, and other ornamental items. You'll also need to choose your furniture. When it comes to choosing a table think big, heavy wood. It will look absolutely fabulous in the room. Accent with large fruit arrangements, large decorative pottery beakers or vases filled with beautiful flowers, Spanish tiles, and any other fitting décor items.
After the furniture the most important addition you can make to your room is your deer antler chandelier! You simply can't imagine what an impact this will have to the finished look of your dining room! And it's the perfect way to dare to be different!
You can purchase antler chandeliers from a variety of different deer antlers but the mule deer and white-tail deer are the most popular. Choose from electrical fixtures with fabulous shades down with Mediterranean colors or traditional candles.
You can also choose from a wide range of sizes from as small as 14" diameter to as big as a 50" diameter. Choose a chandelier that fits your table. So if you have a large, heavy, bulky wood table you can choose a much more substantial chandelier than if you have a smaller table.
The number of lights present on the chandeliers will generally range from 6 to 24 depending on the size of the chandelier and of course the more lights present the more wattage the chandelier will produce and the better lighting.
There are also many chandelier accessories that you can use on your deer antler chandelier to give it even more of a Spanish flare. Be sure to check out some of the art glass prisms and interesting chains that can be purchased.
The finish of your chandelier will depend a great deal on the artist and their design preferences. If you are having a custom chandelier made you will be able to request a specific finish if you wish.
The style of the shade will depend on the type of deer antler and the age of that antler. You may choose from spikes or branched antlers and you can even choose a trophy set of antlers for your chandelier. There may be just a few points or as many as 10 or more points. The weight of the chandelier will also depend on the antlers and can easily way anywhere from 20 to 50 pounds.
Now if the idea of deer antlers seems rather morbid to you remember that deer shed their antlers naturally each year so there is nothing that is occurring that harms the deer itself. It's a great way to bring a little nature into your home!
If you're still not comfortable with the real thing then you'll be glad to know there are a wide variety of faux antler chandeliers on the market. Made from resin you can choose as many sizes and shapes as the real ones have to offer. In fact the finish is so amazing you'll never be able to tell real from faux. And what's even better is the price. Rather than spending thousands of dollars on real deer antler just a couple of hundred dollars can dish up a beautiful chandelier!
A Spanish décor is a wonderful way to bring warmth and cheer into your home. Be sure to finish off that dining room with a deer antler chandelier. You'll love it! I guarantee it!
